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M4 lanes re-open but still long queues

All lanes on the M4 have reopened westbound following an earlier accident at junction 20 - but there are still long queues as far back as junction 19, near the M32.

Here are the latest CCTV stills of the queues:

Emergency services pictured at the scene of the collision (Image: Traffic England)

Traffic queuing on the M4 at junction 19, near the M32 (Image: Traffic England)

Keep checking our live blog for the latest updates.

17:36

M4 crash and rush hour traffic update

Traffic is still bad on the M4 Westbound following the crash on the slip road onto the M5 south at Almondsbury interchange. Traffic is slow as far as junction 19 with congestion forming on the M32 north bound as a result.

Here is a rundown of the traffic elsewhere in the city this afternoon.

Fishponds Road, EastvilleHeavy traffic in both directinos on the A432 Fishponds Road in both directions near Eastville Park.

Traffic is heavier than normal on the Bath Road heading into Bristol near Brislington Park and Ride.

Newfoundland Way and the M32 northDelays on Newfoundland Way and the M32 Northbound from Bristol City Centre towards the M4.

Bond Street, City CentreTraffic on Bond Street is busy but moving near The Bearpit.

M4 - Westbound Slow traffic and one lane closed on the exit slip road due to an accident. Recovery work is taking place on the M4 Westbound at J20 M5 (Almondsbury Interchange), congestion is stretching back to J19 on the M32. Lane one (of two) is closed heading off the main carriageway and onto the slip road.

16:55KEY EVENT

Crash at Almondsbury interchange closes lanes, causes delays on M4

The crash has closed a slip road onto the M5 at the Almondsbury interchange.

The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J15 from M4 westbound has been closed following the road traffic collision.

Traffic cameras show emergency vehicles on the scene

One of the two lanes heading off the main carriageway and onto the slip road has closed.

The event is expected to clear between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 July 2017 but until then expect delays heading west on the M4.

16:36

Man knocked unconscious in racist attack in Bristol city centre

A man was knocked unconscious ini Bristol after being hit round the head with a bike lock.

Police say the unprovoked city centre attack, which happened on Tuesday, July 4, was racially aggravated.

The incident happened at around 8pm on a traffic island on Bond Street South between Phoenix Court and Cabot Circus.

Who is Jayden K Smith and why am I being warned not to accept him on Facebook?

Concerned Facebook users from around the world have been scammed into sharing a fake warning about a hacker called Jayden K. Smith.

Users from Bristol to Brisbane have shared the notice, warning friends to not accept the mystery profile or risk being hacked. But, after thousands of well-intentioned people were conned into sharing the warning, it appears their efforts were wasted – because Jayden K. Smith and his ability to hack Facebook profiles just by being accepted as a ‘friend’ have been fabricated.

M49 now clear

The Bristol Post has approached South Western Ambulance Service for more information on this incident.

09:54KEY EVENT

Cyclist taken to hospital after being hit by car

A cyclist has been hit by a car on Gloucester Road.

The A38 was partly blocked near the junction with Bishop Road following the incident.

Emergency services were called to the scene outside Joe’s Bakery in Bishopston shortly after 8.30am on Monday, July 10.

South Western Ambulance Service confirmed that a man was taken to hospital after the crash.

A spokesman said: “We received a call to reports of an RTC involving a car and a cyclist.

“There was one male casualty, the cyclist.

“The casualty had minor injuries and was taken to Southmead for treatment.

“We attended with one ambulance.”

09:42

Reports of crash in Keynsham

We have reports of a crash in Keynsham this morning. The B3116 Burnett Hill is partially blocked near Gypsy Lane near Uplands Farm.

09:40

Reports of crash in Abbots Leigh

A369 Pill Road partially is blocked due to accident around Dennyview Road. This is affecting traffic between Portishead and University of Bristol.

09:13KEY EVENT

Breaking: Reports of cyclist hit by a car on Gloucester Road

A road is blocked due to a crash this morning.

Gloucester Road is blocked near Joe’s Bakery in Bishopston.

We have reports that a cyclist has been hit by a car.

We will bring you more on this breaking news as we get further information from the emergency services.

08:44

Reports of crash in Henbury

We are getting reports of a crash outside Joe’s Bakery on Henleaze Road in Henbury. More as we get it.

08:37

Monday morning rush hour traffic update

The Monday morning rush hour looks to be in full swing now, so here’s a round up of the latest from the roads

There’s heavy traffic on Anchor Road towards the Hippodrome in the city centre.

Heavy traffic on Easton Way between junction 3 of the M32 and the Lawrence Hill roundabout.

Fishponds Road is slow near Fishponds Park.

Slow traffic on the M4 eastbound near junction 19 for the M32.

There are delays on the M32 and Newfoundland Way heading southbound into the city centre. Travel time here is four minutes.

08:18

Bristol Balloon Fiesta could be forced to move due to council cash demands

One of Bristol’s most loved and iconic festivals could be forced to move out of the city because of cash demands from the council.

Founder of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Don Cameron, has suggested that the popular festival may have to move from its Ashton Court home if Bristol City Council ask it to make “appropriate contribution” to its parks budget.